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About Kelly Drost
About Kelly Drost
Kelly is a multi-generational native of Sarasota and has called this beautiful little town home for most of her life. She studied fine art and photography in college and has utilized that in her time as a Real Estate Photographer and home stager, all the while purchasing a portfolio of properties, with her husband, for the better part of two decades.
After years of dabbling in the real estate business with her own personal investments, she became a licensed agent almost a decade ago. Kelly has brought with her an unparalleled work ethic and combined it with a vast knowledge of the home buying, selling, building and renovation process to get her clients to the closing table and into their ideal properties.
Whether you are looking for an investment or your forever home, you will have access to her native knowledge of Sarasota and the surrounding areas paired with the experience needed to properly navigate you in whatever real estate ventures you are seeking.
Outside of work, you'll find her on the boat in Sarasota Bay; hiking trails with her dog Hank around her property in Asheville; or surfing perfect little point breaks with her husband and two sons in southern Costa Rica.
Recent Listings
1508 Pelican Cove Rd, Unit 230 Sarasota, FL 34231
$379,000
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,211 Sq. Ft.
Step inside this recently remolded unit to a lofty, light-filled open floor plan. The renovated kitchen is spacious and bright with all new stainless-steel appliances, and granite countertops. A huge sun-dappled living room with vaulted ceilings and transom windows, shares space with a substantial dining nook. Large sliding glass doors open out to a shady screened in porch framed in by old-growth live oaks and cabbage palms. The generous primary suite features a beautifully refreshed bath and a tranquil view of the surrounding greenery, while the second bedroom provides the perfect space for guests with an adjoining full bath, or a serene home office.
5216 Nash Pl Sarasota, FL 34231
$1,160,000
3 Beds | 5 Baths | 2,485 Sq. Ft.
Secluded, Key West style tree house, nestled among thoughtfully curated tropical and native trees and plants. Home was built by the current owners and has no shortage of completely unique and artistic touches. Have your morning coffee or an evening cocktail surrounded by treetops on the breezy upstairs front porch, which also creates your gorgeous entrance to the home. Inside, the finishes and details are immediately evident with custom concrete countertops, patinated copper wrapped window sills, hand scraped Teak hardwood floors with cypress trimwork and baseboards throughout, one-of-a-kind entertainment center, terrazzo floors poured by the owners and filled with conch shells they brought back from the Bahamas. A true cooks kitchen with a 36" Fisher and Paykel gas range, butcher block and stainless steel surfaced island, and deep stainless steel basin sink. Custom built Cypress solid wood cabinets warm up the tumbled marble tiled walls. Brand new top of the line LG refrigerator and dishwasher installed this year. New LG washer and dryer is conveniently located upstairs. Downstairs is the great room with two banks of large, pocketing sliders that completely open up to the wrap around, porch with tongue and groove ceilings, overlooking the backyard. What was once a vacant lot with nothing but an old Camphor tree on it, is now a dreamy, made-for-entertaining, oasis with thoughtfully planted tropical palms and native plants swirling around every corner of this epic property. All which are vibrantly lit up at sunset by a timed landscape lighting system. Entertain friends this winter next to a crackly fire in the cozy sunken fire pit, while grilling in the new, custom outdoor kitchen. Pool plans and recent quote are available upon request. This home was a labor of love and it is evident inside and out. Rain water is harvested from the downspouts into an underground 1700 gallon cistern with irrigation lines throughout the yards. Plenty of room for boat or camper parking on the North side of the house. The third bedroom is currently set up as an income producing rental, with it's own entrance and parking space. It's construction allows for it to be opened back up to the main house easily and seamlessly. This property also has it's own work- from-home office with separate keyed entrance. Upstairs office/ reading room currently being used as baby nursery, and is not included in bedroom count.
2275 Bahia Vista St Sarasota, FL 34237
$375,000
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,080 Sq. Ft.
$25k price reduction - make an offer! OLD FLORIDA-STYLE CHARM – JUST MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN SARASOTA, SOUTHSIDE VILLAGE and the white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico! This bungalow-style 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME is MOVE-IN READY and offers great opportunity whether you are looking for a “winter retreat”, a permanent Florida residence or to take advantage of our “hot rental market”, this sweet home fits the bill! Located within the City of Sarasota limits, WEEKLY RENTALS ARE ALLOWED. You’ll appreciate having NO HOA FEES – NO CDD FEES – NO FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED – NO LAWN TO CUT – NEW ROOF (2023) - THE FUN, BEACHY COTTAGE VIBE this home gives off is contagious and you’ll love her the moment you lay eyes on her! As you enter this home into the spacious, inviting living room, with beautiful hardwood floors that run throughout, you’ll take notice of how light and bright this home is with natural sunlight streaming in all day long. The living room flows into your dining room and kitchen and the back of the home is where you’ll find the two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The primary bedroom has a spacious ensuite bathroom with a large walk-in shower, separate water closet and houses the inside laundry closet. A hurricane-grade detached garage provides loads of extra storage or a protected spot for your vehicle or toys as well as privacy from the road. This City of Sarasota location puts you just minutes from Downtown Sarasota, the white sandy beaches of Lido, Longboat & Siesta Keys, world-class arts, museums, theatre, shopping, dining, fishing, boating, the Sarasota Farmer’s Market, Sarasota City YMCA, The Legacy Trail, and so much more!
122 Yacht Harbor Dr Osprey, FL 34229
$467,500
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,038 Sq. Ft.
This amazing subdivision is highly sought after. The pictures will be up on Monday as were currently staging the property. Please call for any details or questions. Southbay is the epitome of Florida Lifestyle living, full of amenities including a deep water Marina that holds up to 60 Yachts, Tennis, Fitness, pickleball, club house, community heated pool, walking trails and lots of activities. This home features High Vaulted ceilings, split floor plan with large rooms, and a wood burning fireplace. Sliding glass doors from multiple rooms lead you out to the large screened lanai and swimming pool. You will appreciate the vast garden view and plenty of tropical palm trees. Lots of updates in this home include a spa like master bathroom with dual vanities, Brand New Air conditioner, new Garage door, and newer appliances. Come and see this Southbay beauty before it is too late.
418 18th Ave W Palmetto, FL 34221
$439,000
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,552 Sq. Ft.
This is a fantastic opportunity to own a 1930 charming 3 bedroom 2 bath cottage home unlike anything else on the market at this time! This historic property is a treasure with well thought out updates and improvements made that carefully preserve all the flair and character attributes for this one of a kind home. Enter through a true old Florida style enclosed front patio where you can easily see yourself drinking lemonade and sitting for a spell. Rich hand-shaved hickory wood flooring can be found plus so many other special features that include an original existing fireplace offering the option to make it cozy and functional again, recessed lighting, vaulted ceilings, concrete poured countertops, bar refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, pots and pan drawers, gas stove, built-in bookshelves from the Estate of Joel Coen and Frances McDormand, Academy Award winning New York filmmakers, breakfast bar and custom attractive solid wood attractive kitchen cabinetry. Amenities include newer hurricane rated double pane windows, 2019 roof, 2018 & 2021 newer A/C units with WIFI thermostat for remote programming, interior large laundry room with storage options, shed w/electrical, separate workshop, 4 zone sprinkler system, large screened in back porch, walkway pavers, outdoor lighting system, newer gutters, solar attic fans, parking pad that will accommodate a boat or small camper and a fenced backyard that allows room to add a swimming pool showcasing incredible lush Florida landscaping including an avocado tree. Meander just down the street to take your strolls along the beautiful riverfront waterline
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TESTIMONIALS
"My wife and I were looking for a piece of real estate in Sarasota Florida when we stumbled across a home listed by Kelly Drost. Kelly has an excellent working knowledge of Sarasota, Nokomis, Venice and the Gulf coast in general. She was able to quickly understand our needs and guide us to the perfect home. She is attentive to detail, quick to follow up and always available to help, even after the sale. We have recommended Kelly to our friends and they have been very pleased with her performance. She's top notch in our book, thanks Kelly!"
George Feis
"Kelly was truly exceptional. She is loving, kind and listened to our wants and needs. We were moving across the country and honestly didn't know anything about the area. We were so impressed with her level of knowledge and the amount of data that she had about the market. It was a no-brainer for us to work with her since we were set on buying in Lakewood Ranch and we are so thankful we did. Kelly was ALWAYS available for home tours. Her responsiveness was incredible. We purchased a new constructed home so it wasn't a straight forward deal. She told us that going in and highlighted the concerns she had and the research she wanted to do to make sure progress was being made and we wouldn't have to wait for a long time to move in. Kelly will work with you to make your desires a reality. Her promptness, knowledge of the market, strategic mindset, kindness and good energy made a potentially chaotic purchase so easy. When we are looking to buy again I will not hesitate to call her.
Natalie Apodaca
Kelly is an amazing realtor and person! She went above and beyond for my family and I when we bought our home. She was there 24/7 for us without hesitation. I completely trust Kelly and her knowledge in real estate. I will only use her when selling/buying homes in the future. Simply the best!
Cortlyn Moric
Incredible and Brilliant Realtor- Kelly was the best realtor I have ever dealt with - she is truly knowledgeable in all aspects of a real estate transaction and has a great eye for detail. She is honest and truthful and extremely helpful in buying or selling a property. She is fantastic with staging and unique ideas for home improvement too.
Cynthia Horton
Kelly is such a good person who looks out for her clients best interest. She is responsible, reliable, fair, and very hardworking. She made my experience purchasing my first home a fond memory that I will cherish forever. She was patient with me when exploring potential homes, but persistent when representing me. She's an all around gem.
Brittany Murchie
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